Competition. Tioga Pass Prognosticator 26. Winter closing.

Welcome to the 26th Tioga Pass Prognosticator and the chance to win a free tank of gas.

***All you have to do is correctly predict when the Tioga Pass will close for the winter season!!***

The Tioga Pass is one of the most scenic drives in the American west and is part of CA120 which crosses the Sierra Nevada in Yosemite NP. Sometime during Fall and early winter the snow will arrive, eventually closing the Pass until the following Spring. Have you got what it takes to predict the closing date ? If you predict the correct date you could win a free tank of gas for your road trip ride, if you get within an hour of the official opening time you will also receive a bonus prize !! It doesn't matter how you arrive at your prediction, you can use a crystal ball, study data or just take a wild guess, all you have to do is follow the rules set out below.

Contrasting images of the Upper Yosemite Valley with Half Dome in the foreground

So have you got what it takes to become the newly crowned TPPC
(Tioga Pass Prognosticator Champion)??

The Contest.

***Please read entry rules carefully.***

To win this prize, the date must be posted** on this Forum more than or equal to fifteen (15) days prior to the official Tioga Pass Road CLOSING date. (**Your "date" and time must be identified in a post on this thread...**)
* Further, you must identify a particular date in your post.
* Further, you must identify a particular time in your post (date and time is required for the winning entry).
*And if you manage to identify the correct closing time within 60 minutes.... you'll receive an additional surprise gift from RTA.
* A single calendar date can only be claimed by one member. If two or more members chose the same calendar date, and that date proves to be the "Winning Date", the prize will go to the member who "claimed" the date the earliest in this contest period.
*The official date for this Tioga Pass Prognosticator contest tracks with Pacific Time (USA), so no matter what date it might be in your local neighbourhood, the date used for this contest will be the same one used by the officials at Yosemite National Park for Tioga Pass.

When you have identified your prediction in your post, please "Ping the Poll" at the top of page (This is done by completing your poll selection).

************Forum Moderator, Dave Gomm, (Southwest Dave) is the official Sheriff and Chief Wrangler for this contest and his rulings as to the naming of the winner are final, (& they also could be arbitrary & capricious) Got a beef? Or a question? Take it up with him...

Official Tioga Pass Closings in recent years:
2017: November 14th
2016: November 16th
2015: November 1st
2014: November 13th
2013: November 18th
2012: November 8th
2011: January 17th, 2012
2010: November 19th
2009: November 12th
2008: October 30th
2007: December 6th
2006: November 26th
2005: November 25th
2004: October 17th
2003: October 31st
2002: November 5th

Settled, for now.

The weather looks lovely in Yosemite at the moment and in my opinion it's a fabulous time to visit this gem of a park. However, as from tomorrow overnight parking along the Tioga pass and Glacier point roads are prohibited, a reminder that we are heading towards winter in the Sierra's.

Looking good in Yosemite right now.

The weather looks absolutely fantastic in Yosemite for the time of year and looks to remain fairly settled, although we know how quickly that can change ! Even so I will follow my gut and hope for a late closure this year. My prediction. December 2nd at 1am.